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Cllr Black said priority for the visits by housing department officials would be in properties where external cladding had recently been installed. He said a review of all the cladding systems used in Hull in recent years was already underway.

Cllr Black said the investigation into the causes of the Kensington blaze would be closely monitored to see what lessons could be learned and what action should be taken.

"We should be aware that politicians will have to make decisions on expenditure, there is no doubt on that."